Alarming SXM National Assessment exposes deep reading and math crisis, children are not mastering the basics

St. Maarten is grappling with an alarming educational crisis, as recent national assessments reveal a significant number of students are failing to master basic reading and mathematics skills. The Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) and Early Grade Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) highlight deep struggles across the student population. This critical deficit in foundational learning underscores an urgent need for intervention to address the widespread academic challenges.